CANADALAND Record Breaking Poor Climate Coverage
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Jul 11, 2025 Geoff Dembicki, global managing editor of DeSmog and author of The Petroleum Papers, dives into the shortcomings of Canadian media in covering climate change. He highlights the troubling disconnect between wildfires and their root causes, emphasizing the need for nuanced reporting that connects these disasters to fossil fuels. Dembicki critiques superficial narratives and the cultural reflections seen in films like 'Don't Look Up.' He calls for accountability journalism and better training to enhance the impact of climate coverage.
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Media Coverage Lacks Wildfire Context
- Media reports well on wildfire impact but often lack deeper context on causes.
- This lack of information leaves audiences without understanding why wildfires occur.
Climate Change Coverage Shallow
- Climate coverage increased but remains shallow and isolated.
- Mainstream media often omit climate change from core category menus where it belongs.
Fossil Fuel Connection Often Missing
- Few stories link wildfires directly to fossil fuel use.
- Decreased mentions of fossil fuels in climate-story coverage increases misinformation about wildfire causes.